New Met School planned for Maples Collegiate

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This September Seven Oaks School Division is introducing a new way for students to pursue their education at Maples Collegiate. They’re building on the success of a unique program at Garden City Collegiate and starting another Met School.

Met Schools help students pursue and create their own educational pathways, combining classroom projects with internships that prepare them for the workforce. Each week students spend three days in class and the other two in the community, working with mentors who can connect their learning to potential future jobs. The internships are a truly remarkable opportunity, in part because they can span a student’s secondary education for multiple years.

The first Manitoba Met School started at Garden City Collegiate seven years ago and it’s been a great success. I have no doubt that it will be just as successful at Maples Collegiate. The program works closely with more than 500 businesses to match students with internships that they will be passionate about.

Met School is an exciting opportunity for any student who wants a challenge and wants to take their learning to the next level. Whether you’re acing every course or having some difficulty keeping your grades up, there’s a place for you. Met schools are also unique because, unlike technical schools, they offer internships in the arts and sciences as well.

One Met School student was able to work at a graphic design firm called Kick Start, helping the company design and produce logos. Students interested in veterinary sciences have interned at the Winnipeg Humane Society, while others interested in film have worked at production studios. It’s a great way to network and create connections.

The Met Schools are defined by small classrooms. One of the advantages is that students are able to form strong, productive, professional relationships with one another, with teachers and with mentors. Met School classes are set at a maximum of 15 students and, because of the partnership between Maples and Garden City Collegiate. Met School students get a chance to connect with students from other neighbourhoods as well.

I highly encourage anyone who will be attending Maples Collegiate at some point to consider the Met School as an option. It’s a great way to start building your future.

I always want to hear from my neighbours in The Maples. You can call my office at 204-632-7933 or email me at Mohinder.Saran@YourManitoba.ca.